Rob Langston

Alok Sharma: We need more investors to pilot transition guidelines

The Transition Finance Council's Alok Sharma has called for more investors and lenders to help road-test its draft guidelines for assessing the transition planning of companies in hard-to-abate sectors.

Tide appears to be turning back to sustainability, says AllianzGI

After a challenging year for sustainable investing, there are signs that the sentiment appears to be turning more positive, according to Allianz Global Investors.

Nordea wins €1bn covered bond mandate from ABN AMRO

Climate scenario analysis not just about identifying risk, webinar hears

While climate scenario analysis is playing an increasingly important role in assessing and mitigating risks in portfolios, it is also helping to identify new investment opportunities, an Environmental Finance webinar heard.

Delayed action on net zero would hit equities by 2030, warns Ortec

Investors in developed market equities could face double-digit losses if the current trajectory of greenhouse gas emissions continues, according to research by risk and return management solutions provider Ortec Finance.

Sustainability Data Guide 2026 now open

Christensen leaves Allianz Global Investors

Allianz Global Investors' head of sustainable & impact investment Matt Christensen has left the business after five years at the asset manager.

ISSB says no to nature standard, for now

The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) has confirmed that it will not pursue a separate nature standard, opting instead for a non-mandatory reporting approach.

Slovenia rules out twin-bond structure (Debt conference)

Slovenia will not follow its EU peers in issuing a twin-bond and is looking to tap its groundbreaking sustainability-linked bond for up to €500 million ($585 million), the Sustainable Debt EMEA 2026 conference heard.

'Lindy effect' shows health of sustainable debt market (Debt conference)

Strong levels of issuance amid considerable market shocks, including two conflicts and an uncertain macroeconomic environment, have demonstrated the resilience of the sustainable debt market, an Environmental Finance conference heard.